Smart Solar Kensington Gardens 2-Tier Solar Bird Bath Fountain

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You asked for it, and we delivered!Customer satisfaction is our top priority so when you told us you were disappointed with solar fountains that wouldn't hold a charge, we went looking for some that did. Unlike other solar fountains that only run when the sun is shining, these new fountains with revolutionary Solar-on-Demand technology work when you want them to. The solar panel on this fountain stores energy so you can run it when it's cloudy or even at night. We're very excited to be the only ones to offer you this fantastic product, and we hope you'll love it as much as we do. Dimensions: 20L x 20W x 32H inches. Product weight: 23 lbs.

About this fountainBring a beautiful and eco-friendly fountain to your garden, and enjoy its soothing water all season long. The Smart Solar Kensington Gardens 2-Tier Solar Bird Bath Fountain features two tiers of water - plenty of it to provide birds a fresh place to bathe and drink. This fountain is weather-resistant and maintenance-free. No cracking, no rotting from the elements. And thanks to its built-in solar panels, this fountain requires no batteries or electricity to pump water through its tiers. It's finished in an antique weathered white, which will provide a lovely contrast to your green garden area. An excellent choice to go green and enjoy water and your feathered friends.

Additional details:

Built-in solar panels mean no electricity or batteries

Beautiful antique white weathered stone finish

Basin holds 2.25 gallons

2 levels with plenty of water for birds

No plumbing - water recirculates itself

Measures 20 diam. x 32H inches, 23 lbs.

Note: Do not use with heater. Do not use in freezing temperatures.

Special Note: The regular solar version bird baths and fountains require plenty of direct sunlight to operate properly. Please be sure to have a sunny spot to place your bath or fountain. Also, the pump must never be operated dry (out of water). Dry operation permanently damages the pump. This fountain offers "Solar On Demand" to choose as an option with or without this feature. Both options are solar operated, but the Solar On Demand feature attached to the inner workings gives you the ability to control the solar operation, so the fountain will operate as you select, with solar saved energy to use in evenings without sunlight. Dimensions: 15.7L x 15.7W x 30H inches.

About Solar-on-Demand technologyWith Smart Solar's Solar-on-Demand technology, you have the ability to control when you would like your Smart Solar fountain to run. The solar unit powers an attached, self-contained battery that features an on/off switch. When the switch is in the 'on' position, the fountain operates as a standard solar fountain. However, when solar energy isn't readily available, instead of shutting off, with Solar-on-Demand, the unit will switch to the back-up battery power. This way, you can enjoy your fountain, rain or shine, without interruption. When light is less available, the system will run on any excess power that has been stored in the battery. When the battery runs out of power, the fountain will shut off until power is readily available again.

When using the unit in 'charge' mode, the fountain will not run during the day, and will instead use all solar energy to charge the battery. This is especially ideal for those who like to have their fountain running at night or who would like to use it for a special occasion at a specific time. It takes about one day of direct sunlight to fully charge the battery. Once the unit is charged, it can be switched to 'on' mode to get it back up and running. With the battery fully charged, the pump will operate for up to 6 hours.

About Smart SolarDriven by a strong belief in the environmental benefits of solar power, and the realization that consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally aware with an interest in buying solar-powered products, Smart Solar was created in 2003. Based near Oxford in the U.K., Smart Solar has offices in the U.S. and Germany, and a manufacturing facility in China. Smart Solar offers products including solar pumps, water features, lights, ventilators, chargers, and specialty garden items. With such a wide range of solar-powered products, Smart Solar uses an equally wide range of materials to make them, including terra cotta, ceramic, copper, slate, glass, aluminum, resin, and stainless steel. With an eye for fulfilling future consumer needs, and a heart for preserving the environment, Smart Solar is devoted to developing innovative, high-quality, and dependable solar-powered products.

Assembly

Minor assembly required.

Care

If, after time, the pump starts to lose power or stops working, you should check for build up of sentiment or scale in the bottom of the pump housing. Carefully remove the solar pump unit and turn it upside down on a soft surface. Dry the solar pump connector and disconnect.
The solar panel should be cleaned periodically with a soft tissue and proprietary glass cleaning solution. Regular cleaning of the panel is advised to maintain optimum conversion of the sun's energy in the direct current.

On the plus side: (1) this birdbath is quite lovely to to look at and very relaxing to listen to. (2) The birds seem to enjoy it as much as I...Read complete review

On the plus side: (1) this birdbath is quite lovely to to look at and very relaxing to listen to. (2) The birds seem to enjoy it as much as I do. I never saw birds before and now they have daily pool parties out there. (3) It was incredibly easy to put together. (4) I enjoy it so much that I bought a second one for my daughter and had it shipped directly to her.On the negative side: (1) It's so sensitive to the sun that it doesnt work unless the sun is shining directly on the solar panel. That means it doesnt work in the early morning or late afternoon. It stops working if a cloud passes in front of the sun or if someone walks up to look at it and casts a shadow on it. (2) It needs to be filled daily. I dont know if it leaks (I havent seen water on the patio pavers) or if the water evaporates daily. The birdbath is still so new that I dont mind filling it daily but I imagine I'll grow tired of doing that eventually[...]

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Bought this fountain Spring/2009 and it arrived and worked as advertised. It DOES need direct sunlight for the highest fountain tower of water. Clouds more often mean no water flow rather than some...Read complete review

Bought this fountain Spring/2009 and it arrived and worked as advertised. It DOES need direct sunlight for the highest fountain tower of water. Clouds more often mean no water flow rather than some flow.Caveats: I brought the solar tower portion of the fountain inside over the winter here in Idaho but left the bowl outside. The bowl fractured from the temperature changes so that this spring/2010 it leaked. I bought a replacement bowl from the manufacturer (who was cordial and accommodating). but the antique-white replacement bowl was colored yellow-white and shiny....definitely not the same antique white color nor quality of the original.

The main reason I ordered this birdbath was for the fountain. I placed it in the direct sunroof charge for two days before using. It doesn't function well even in direct sunlight. And if the sun is not direct, it doesn't function at all. I've gone through the trouble shooting information several times. I would return the item except the the cost of shipping. My neighbors were interested in one until they saw how poorly it works.

Putting it together was quite easy, once I figured out that it was possible to push the solar panel / battery assembly up out of the upper tier, so that I could hide the cables beneath it. The fountain works as described.The lower basin is rather deep for birds, however. I added some rocks into the basin so they can stand on something when they flutter their wings. So far (2 days), I have not seen 1 bird visit the bath. If I were designing the bath, I would make it broader (larger diameter, and shallower - with simply a deep pool in the center for the pump to sit in to supply enough water.

It Is A Pure Delight Having This Incredible Item In Our Hummingbird-Butterfly Garden!! It Adds So Much Charm & Beauty!! I Only Wish I Had Purchased The "On-Demand" Solar Fountain Instead. The Solar Powered One We Have Only Works (Really Well, Mind You!) In FULL Sun..When Te Sun Goes Behind A Cloud Or Goes Down, Of Course, It Stops Working Completely. But, Other Than That, It Is A Real Beauty!!! Very Happy With It!! I LOVE The Sound Of The Trickling Water!!!

When the birdbath arrived the box it was packed in was a MESS!!! I could hear the pieces rattle when the guy delivered it. When I opened it, it looked like someone had just thrown the product into the box and threw bubble wrap and styrofoam over it. I do have pictures of it. It does have a few chips and a hole, however I was able to patch them up. I didn't want the hassle of returning it. We do love the birdbath, just be sure the next one that you ship is checked for packaging.

This fountain never did work properly..some days it would work and others days it didn't. I've only had it two years and the entire top is broken off of the base now. It won't hold water because of that so no other option but to throw it away. I wouldn't buy it again.

My son put the fountain together in no time. It was up and running immediately. We jut put water in it and turned on the pump. It must have already been charged. Works great so far. Hope it lasts a long time because I really enjoy hearing the water. It's bigger than I thought it would be. I think it was a good value. Looks exactly like the picture.

This was bought as a gift for an avid bird watcher in our home. Its a perfect stop for the birds in our area. It seems to work perfectly fine, as long as it gets enough sun. The sound of the water is also very enjoyable. I highly recommend it.

Q: "Do you have any solar fountains with battery backup or storage cells? I love your fountains but would like to hear the sounds when sun is down?"

A: We do have them. They are called "On Demand" solar fountains. This fountain is now available as an "On Demand" fountain.

Q: "Does this fountain come in any other color? I really need a green or bronze, not a light color. But I love the look of this fountain and that it is solar powered. Thanks?"

A: Unfortunately this is only available in this finish.

Q: "Can these fountains also be used with a standard outdoor 110 outlet. We have a shade problem. Thanks"

A: These do not include an AC adapter at this time.

Q: "Is the pump a 6 volt pump?

A: Yes, all solar pumps are 6 volt.

Q: "How deep is the main bowl?"

A: The main (or lower) bowl is five inches deep. It is 20 inches in diameter (or "across") and the bowl holds 1 gallons of water, while the entire fountain holds 2.25 gallons.

Q: "Is the Solar On Demand battery replaceable?

A: The battery is sealed in a battery pack since it is in water. It can be replaced/purchased directly from Smart Solar - www.smartsolar.us

Q: "Which symbol on the solar panel means off?"

A: The "O" symbol on the panel means off and the "I" symbol means on.

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You asked for it, and we delivered!Customer satisfaction is our top priority so when you told us you were disappointed with solar fountains that wouldn't hold a charge, we went looking for some that did. Unlike other solar fountains that only run when the sun is shining, these new fountains with revolutionary Solar-on-Demand technology work when you want them to. The solar panel on this fountain stores energy so you can run it when it's cloudy or even at night. We're very excited to be the only ones to offe